Topology optimization with smoothness considerations

F Campelo, K Watanabe, H Igarashi

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    Abstract

    Topology optimization (TO) is a promising field for the design of industrial devices, since it can allow computational tools to develop creative solutions independently of initial topologies. However, the generation of smooth solutions, i.e., solutions that can be physically implemented, remains a challenge for most TO techniques available. In this paper, we discuss a set of operators that allow smoother topologies to be generated by an evolutionary topology optimization algorithm based on the artificial immune systems paradigm. The design of an electromagnetic device is used as a test case for the proposed methodology.
    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)187-192
    JournalInternational Journal of Applied Electromagnetics and Mechanics
    Volume28
    Issue number1-2
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 5 Sept 2008

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